A LOOSE horse caused traffic problems around York this morning.

Police responded to reports of the horse near the Hopgrove roundabout on the A1237, at about 8.20am, as the brown and white animal had wandered into the road and caused traffic to slow.

The horse, which was wearing a red harness, walked into a field between the A1237 and North Lane at about 8.55am, and was tethered securely by police officers at about 9.40am to await the arrival of the owners.